5G Positioning Base Stations Using Public Network Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current real-time localization systems require dedicated infrastructure for robust connectivity and low latency communication, leading to high installation costs, especially in environments where ultra-wideband-based systems are used for precise object positioning.
Innovation Solution
Utilizing a mobile communication network, specifically a public 5G or LTE network, to connect positioning base stations and a positioning server, eliminating the need for dedicated infrastructure by leveraging existing public network connectivity for robust communication and low latency, and enabling precise real-time location services without costly installations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If dedicated infrastructure is used for real-time localization systems, then positioning accuracy and communication reliability are improved, but installation cost and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling mobile communication network base stations to serve dual purposes: providing communication services and performing positioning functions. The base stations use existing communication infrastructure while incorporating positioning capabilities through signal exchange with user equipment, eliminating the need for separate dedicated positioning infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning system utilizes the mobile communication network's own infrastructure (base stations and signaling protocols) to provide positioning services. The network serves itself by leveraging existing robust connectivity and low latency communication capabilities already present in the mobile network, rather than requiring external dedicated infrastructure.
2Measurement precision
If dedicated infrastructure is deployed for precise positioning, then positioning accuracy is improved, but installation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables existing mobile communication base stations to perform both communication and positioning functions. By using the same infrastructure for multiple purposes, the system achieves precise positioning without requiring separate dedicated positioning infrastructure, thereby reducing installation costs while maintaining accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile communication network acts as an intermediary that enables positioning services without requiring direct dedicated positioning infrastructure. The network's existing signaling mechanisms and base stations serve as intermediaries to facilitate accurate position determination through signal exchange between base stations and user equipment.
3Loss of time
If dedicated infrastructure is used for real-time localization, then low latency communication is achieved, but system complexity and installation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system leverages the mobile communication network's inherent low latency capabilities to provide real-time positioning. The network's existing optimized signaling paths and communication protocols are used to achieve rapid position updates without requiring additional dedicated low-latency infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile communication base stations perform dual functions of communication and positioning, utilizing the same low-latency communication infrastructure for both purposes. This eliminates the need for separate dedicated real-time communication infrastructure while maintaining low latency performance.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach allows for cost-effective and efficient implementation of real-time location services with high accuracy, reducing installation costs and simplifying the setup of positioning systems by utilizing the public mobile communication network for connectivity and positioning server functionality.
Implementation Method 1
the position of the specific object is determined, using at least one positioning base station entity, by means of radiofrequency, optical and/or acoustical signals between the specific object and the at least one positioning base station entity
Implementation Method 2
the position of the specific object is determined, using at least one positioning base station entity, by means of radiofrequency, optical and/or acoustical signals between the specific object and the at least one positioning base station entity
Implementation Method 3
the position of the specific object is determined, using at least one positioning base station entity, by means of radiofrequency, optical and/or acoustical signals between the specific object and the at least one positioning base station entity
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for generating and/or providing a positioning information regarding a plurality of objects within a predefined area or region using a positioning server entity or functionality and a mobile communication network, wherein the plurality of objects comprises at least one specific object, wherein a plurality of positioning base station entities are located within the predefined area or region, wherein the position of the specific object is determined, using at least one positioning base station entity, by means of radiofrequency, optical and/or acoustical signals between the specific object and the at least one positioning base station entity, wherein the plurality of positioning base station entities and the positioning server entity or functionality are connected to or are part of the mobile communication network, wherein the method comprises the following steps: -- in a first step, the position of the specific object is determined, at least partly or preliminarily, using the at least one positioning base station entity, -- in a second step, the position of the specific object is communicated to or completely generated by the positioning server entity or functionality.